Code of Criminal Procedure Article 185

This English translation was last updated on 2020-01-15, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-05-13. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

In examining a witness, his identity and whether he has the relationship to an accused or private prosecutor specified in section I of Article 180 must first be investigated.If a witness is found to have the relationship to an accused or private prosecutor specified in section I of Article 180, he shall be informed that he may refuse to testify.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第185條
訊問證人,應先調查其人有無錯誤及與被告或自訴人有無第一百八十條第一項之關係。
證人與被告或自訴人有第一百八十條第一項之關係者,應告以得拒絕證言。

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